Speaking Topics 2018-2019

​Each topic can be adapted to fit different audiences. Small group discussion questions provided, if applicable.

Finding Joy in the Journey “Enjoy every minute because the time goes so fast!” Every mother of young children has been offered this advice. And yet for moms who are in a challenging season, this advice is neither realistic nor attainable. It’s impossible to enjoy every minute of motherhood, but we can find joy in each season. Sharing insights from the book of Psalms, Becky encourages moms to “set their hearts on pilgrimage” as they:

Rely on God’s strength in the hard moments

Adjust their expectations to accommodate the ups and downs of life

Walk with other moms along the way

Experience God’s presence in places of pain

Finding Freedom from FearBecky has struggled with anxiety most of her life. She shares her story of finding freedom from her fears (of failure, rejection, and shame) as she has opened herself up to God’s perfect, unconditional love. Becky will help women answer these questions:

What do I say “no” to because of fear? What might I say “yes” to if I weren’t so afraid?

What keeps me from knowing, accepting, and living in God’s perfect love?

How do I define myself? How should I define myself?

What’s for Dinner?Becky loves to cook and works part-time as a personal prep chef. In this interactive talk, she’ll share some of her favorite recipes along with practical, time-saving tips designed to help busy moms get dinner on the table. She’ll help moms:

Appreciate the value in family dinner

Lose the guilt if the kitchen is not their favorite place to be

Figure out what works with her family’s unique schedule and challenges

Make mealtime meaningful – because it’s not just about the food!

Building Strong Marriages that Go the Distance Becky believes one of the best things we can do for our kids is build strong marriages that will go the distance. Married for 23 years, Becky vulnerably shares parts of her own story and draws from more than 15 years of marriage ministry experience. She’ll help each woman:

Identify ways her marriage is impacted by both her and her husband’s families of origin

Understand how stress – both minor and catastrophic – is affecting her marriage and family

Explore how our culture influences her views of marriage

Discover the difference Christ can make in her marriage

Cancer, Faith, and Unexpected Joy Becky would love to speak to your cancer support or grief support group and share insights from her book, Cancer, Faith, and Unexpected Joy (Kregel, 2017). In this book, Becky shares lessons her mother, Carol Stephens, taught her as she walked alongside Carol on her cancer journey, as well as Becky's grief journey after her mom passed away. Faith, hope, and love are at the center of this uplifting story.

Mom MythsIn this lighthearted talk, Becky tackles several myths of motherhood and the nuggets of truth found within each one, including: